Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored for Phoenix, but that was the only shot that got past goalie Ondrej Pavelec. Phoenix (21-15-9) lost its third in a row and continues to slide following a 14-4-4 start.

Maurice got his first cheer during the national anthem when his face showed on the scoreboard. He took over after Claude Noel was fired on Sunday, ending his 2½ years as the first coach of the Jets after the franchise relocated from Atlanta.